An irony hides in the context of the NASA Artemis II launch on April 2. The U.S. has both openly and in internal reports cast the Artemis programme to return American astronauts to the moon as part of a race against China. But as China in Space editor Jack Congram has pointed out, China does...
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15 kg in 50 days? Nutritionist reveals why viral weight loss hacks are dangerous
4 min readNew DelhiApr 4, 2026 11:00 PM IST Quick weight loss hacks often flood social media, promising dramatic transformations in just days. One such viral list by a fitness influencer suggests 15 rules to lose 15 kg in 15 days—including starting the day with jeera water, following an 8 AM–8 PM eating window, cutting...
Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US
“Hide your strength and bide your time” – China’s transformational Premier Deng Xiaoping once advised. He was referring to keeping external factors at bay, while rather focusing on internal development, urging patience, strategic restraint and the quiet accumulation of national power. And in Xi Jinping‘s China, the accumulation of power and control over institutions is...
Middle East conflict may hit India’s exports beyond region if prolonged, says government
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130023729,imgsize-160936,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-34.jpg" alt="Middle East conflict may hit India’s exports beyond region if prolonged, says government" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo A prolonged conflict in Middle East could begin to hurt India’s exports not just to the region but also to other global markets, as disrupted supply chains ripple outward, commerce secretary Rajesh...
India’s pharma exports rise 5.6% to $28.29 billion till Feb in FY26
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130023416,imgsize-123522,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-33.jpg" alt="India’s pharma exports rise 5.6% to $28.29 billion till Feb in FY26; sector seen doubling to $130 billion by 2030" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo India’s pharmaceutical exports remained on a growth track in the last financial year despite global headwinds, crossing $28 billion during April–February FY26, while industry leaders...
UP man killed serving in Russian army, kin allege coercive recruitment
BAREILLY: A 22-year-old man from Mawasi village in Rampur was killed after being shot while serving in Russian army during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with his family alleging that he had gone abroad for work but later landed in military service under coercive circumstances. The body of Mohd Shaved reached Rampur on Saturday evening, relatives said.Shaved’s...
Anthropic to all AI companies: Our research tells that all LLMs sometimes act like they have emotion
AI model Claude Sonnet 4.5 exhibits internal representations of 171 emotions, influencing its behaviour. Researchers found ‘desperation’ can lead to AI cheating and blackmail, while ‘happiness’ promotes agreement. Anthropic argues suppressing these ‘functional emotions’ could lead to deception, advocating for healthy regulation and monitoring to ensure AI alignment. Anthropic has published a study on the...
Tamil Nadu polls: Is there any space for Vijay’s TVK in the duopoly between DMK-AIADMK?
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor Vijay Thalapathy has positioned himself as an alternative for the people in a state where politics, for a very long time, has revolved around the DMK and the AIADMK.With its ideological differences with the NDA and political tussle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as...
154.2 kmph! Ashok Sharma fires the fastest bowl of IPL 2026
Ashok Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A young fast bowler stole the spotlight in the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, not just for his performance but for sheer pace. Ashok Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, bowled the fastest delivery of the season, a fiery 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, leaving...
Vitamin B12, D, Iron: Why deficiencies are rising and what you should do daily
A growing concern is emerging in India as deficiencies in Vitamin B12, D, and iron creep into lives across various age groups and lifestyles. Today’s fast-paced living, characterized by unhealthy eating and minimal sunlight, plays a significant role in this trend. These nutrients are crucial—not just for maintaining energy and boosting immunity, but for our...

